Following a very successful first week of Winter Hockey, a few updates have been made to timings and formats to help sessions run more smoothly and safely for all players. Please ensure you check the updated draw and timings before attending hockey each week.

Funsticks sessions will now run from 3:50pm–4:50pm. Players have been split into smaller groups to help maximise participation and skill development. Registration will now simply be collecting a coloured bib on arrival before joining their allocated group.

Y3/4 games will all begin at 5:00pm. One team will have a bye each week, however teams on a bye are welcome to utilise the free quarter turf space between 5:00–5:30pm for training with their coach.

Y5–8 game timings have also been updated, with games finishing slightly earlier due to the adjusted Funsticks schedule.

Reminder that mouth guards are mandatory and shin guards are strongly advised. Mouth guards are available for purchase at the turf for $6.

If parents/caregivers would like to help with Funsticks sessions, we would love additional volunteers — no hockey experience is necessary.

Any questions regarding Winter Hockey can be directed to horo.hockey@xtra.co.nz and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.